Q: Dear Dr. BBQ: I would like to know how long should fresh cut hickory cure before I can use it in my smoker. Thanks, Bill A: Hi Bill, A year of seasoning would be best, but you could use it a little early if you need to. Make sure it stays dry and gets plenty of room to breathe. …
Grilling with Wood
Q: Dear Dr. BBQ: I want to try to go back to the basics and grill over wood. I have oak and apple wood available to do this but have no earthly idea how to do it. Help! Susan A: Hi Susan, Grilling with wood can be fun, and the taste is like no other. You”ll …
Two Butts Per Shelf
Hi Dr. BBQ: Hello my name is Walter Brooker from Denmark S.C.; first let me say I am a HUGE fan. I have been doing backyard BBQ since I could stand by my father”s knee. I am thinking of using Weber Smokey Mountain Smokers since I have never used them before myself I was wondering just how many butts can …
Not-so-Sweet Spare Ribs
Hello Dr. BBQ: I’m Looking for a good recipe for spare ribs that is not sweet–no honey no brown sugar and no tomatoes; got something up your sleeve? Miki from Jerusalem Hi Miki, Sure I have something up my sleeve. Sweet ribs are what most people want but I like them a little different sometimes too. Here’s my Creole Rub …
Sauce vs. Rub
Dear Dr. BBQ, We go to competitions all the time but the one thing we have learned is that you can buy and read books till you blue in the face the people who write the books always leave out the secret thing what ever it may be. Do you know of any books where we can get the whole …